論語The Analects of Confucius

論語The Analects of Confucius

Book 12: 《顏淵》 Yan Yuan

《顏淵》 Passage 12.23

子貢問友。子曰:「忠告而善道之,不可則止,無自辱焉。」

Legge Translation (1861)

Zigong asked about friendship. The Master said: "Faithfully admonish your friend, and skillfully lead him on. If you find him impracticable, stop. Do not disgrace yourself."

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